Every day, Peterborough residents say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many other characters who have played a unique part in local life.

Some may be more well known than others, but all had a place in someone’s heart and in our communities.

Here we make space to recognise those whose deaths and tributes were included in the pages of the Peterborough Telegraph on Thursday, October 15.

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Roger Boulter

Died peacefully at Thorpe Hall, Sue Ryder Hospice on 3rd October 2026, aged 86years.

Beloved husband of the late Edith, loving father of Katie and Paul and a much-loved grandfather.

Service of Thanksgiving to take place on Wednesday 28th October, 3.45pm at Brookside Methodist Church, Peterborough. Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers,may be made to Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall Hospice at the service or via www.smithsfuneraldirectors.co.uk.

Fortunato Colonna

Passed away peacefully on the 6th October 2026, aged 87years.

Beloved husband of the late Rosa. Devoted dad to Antonio and Vincenza, also doting nonno to his grandchildren. Kind hearted father-in-law to Paul.

He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service is taking place at 12.30pm on Tuesday 3rd November at St. Peter & All Souls RC Church, followed by interment in Fletton Cemetery.

Flowers may be sent to Central Coop Funeralcare, Crowson House,1150 Lincoln Road,Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6LQ. For any further enquiries please contact Tel:- 01733 225770.

Graham Neil Johnson

Sadly passed away at Peterborough City Hospital on September 29th 2026, aged 80.

A beloved partner of Linda, a loving husband to his late-wife Jane, proud dad of Lee and father-in-law to Laura and a special grandad to Felix and Ava.

Funeral service to be held at 3pmonWednesday 21st October at Peterborough Crematorium. For any further enquiries please contact Central Coop Funeralcare on Tel:- 01733 225770.

Marion Marshall

Passed away peacefully at Peterborough City Hospital on 25th September 2026, aged 97 years.

Beloved wife of the late Colin, loving mother of Duncan, and the late Roy and much-loved grandmother of Jasmine.

Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 21st October 2026, 1.30pm at St Michael’s Church, Chesterton followed by committal at Peterborough Crematorium.

Floral tributes welcome and may be sent care of Smiths Funeral Directors.

Donations, if desired, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Mothers Union at the service or via www.smithsfuneraldirectors.com.

Yvette Matthews

Passed away on 16th September 2026. The funeral service will be held at Peterborough Crematorium on 21st October at 9.30am.

For any enquiries, please contact Central Co-op Funeralcare 01733 763366.

Penelope Jane ‘Penny’ Rumbelow

Sadly passed away on Sunday 27th September 2026 at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall aged 70 years.

Penny will be greatly missed by her partner Gavin, her family and many friends. The funeral service will be held at Peterborough Crematorium on Thursday 22nd October at 15.30 and donations in memory of Penny will be collected in aid of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall.

For any enquiries, please contact Central Co-op Funeral Care, Orton gate Centre, Peterborough, PE25TD Tel:01733370059.